tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post9209701599958589181..comments2023-10-07T06:31:47.368-07:00Comments on It's my crazy life and I love it: Up For Debate.........Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995343913821606086noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-85093538066246942042008-06-28T14:15:00.000-07:002008-06-28T14:15:00.000-07:00We don't have the snack problem yet because my kid...We don't have the snack problem yet because my kids are not big eaters. But I will have to remember the baggy idea. That is terrific. The swimming thing, well, I might disagree with you on that one and here's why. Those lifeguards are usually worthless. There was drowning in a local pool recently of a 7 year old. The parents were there not paying attention to the child and apparently neither were the lifeguards. <BR/>Apparently he was under for awhile. Another parent pulled him out and did CPR...no avail. I am a freak about the pool. I watch my kids like a hawk and am usually in there with them because the guards are too busy worried about other things. For me personally, I don't think I would leave my kids there alone. You just never know. Still friends?Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315720415774254785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-76510600976933417432008-06-27T00:11:00.000-07:002008-06-27T00:11:00.000-07:00Okay, I gotta be the devil's advocate (no pun inte...Okay, I gotta be the devil's advocate (no pun intended:)) and defend the acquaintance. I could totally see myself asking the same thing. Not trying to be judgemental but kind of in that incredulous way - like," Oh,my goodness, I've never thought of that before. Are you sure you're okay with it, because if you are then maybe I should think about doing it too." Now I know all of that didn't come out. But I'm just sayin' maybe her intentions weren't as bad as it sounded.niccole w.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12012089279165227102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-14472904163665532322008-06-26T06:13:00.000-07:002008-06-26T06:13:00.000-07:00Snacks - we have a snack calendar and I lay out wh...Snacks - we have a snack calendar and I lay out what snacks are available that day. When they're gone, they're gone.<BR/><BR/>Gym lady - I think your response was fine. Yeah, the snarky answer would have felt better, but I think you did just fine. So much in life you have to do what YOU know is right for you and let others remove their own bundled panties....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238545297867610166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-71205001932009573132008-06-25T21:07:00.000-07:002008-06-25T21:07:00.000-07:00hahahahhaha... oh i'm so laughing at your situatio...hahahahhaha... oh i'm so laughing at your situation #2. that's a good one. i appreciate your confidence, and you are a very consciensous (ok, totally cannot spell that one w/o help) mother so she must just be an acquaintance. i really like your idea and teachable moments opportunity w/ situation #2. don't think i could come up w/ anything better.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13527366264307101425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-66506147931871657312008-06-25T18:28:00.000-07:002008-06-25T18:28:00.000-07:00Remember when I tried the lock on the cupboard doo...Remember when I tried the lock on the cupboard door when we lived in Alaska? It did not work. You guys just got a screw diver and removed the hinges, then put the door back up before I got home from work. That was 20 how many years ago when we were paying $200.00 a week for groceries. I could hardly afford it and you all consumed everything I brought home in the first two days.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad you were able to contain yourself with the mother. A sharp tongue does get one into trouble at times.<BR/>Read all of James Chapter 3. In particular verses 8-10.<BR/>Love you, MomGramma 2 Manyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973534029927632805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-47687144584294155632008-06-25T08:32:00.000-07:002008-06-25T08:32:00.000-07:00Hi Trish...Good questions here.1. I like your ide...Hi Trish...<BR/><BR/>Good questions here.<BR/><BR/>1. I like your idea of bagging up each kids alotted snacks and when they're gone, they're gone. I make my kids eat a variety of snacks in a day...veggies, fruit, yogurt, cheese, sweet stuff, salty stuff, and they know that they can't eat all fruit, or sweets (which they forget sometimes and try to get away with). That sorta helps stretch the "good snacks" a little further...and I limit snack times to mid-morning and mid-afternoon otherwise my kids would eat all day long and not be hungry at meal times. <BR/><BR/>2. I think it's perfectly fine to let your son swim while you work out. You're following the rules, and you as a mom know your child and what he can/cannot handle. I think you should trust your gut on this one...and it sounds like he's more than FINE out there!mer@lifeat7000feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169865790593225070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-58910366823468008642008-06-25T06:00:00.000-07:002008-06-25T06:00:00.000-07:00Trish, I'm obviously trying to pad your comments h...Trish, I'm obviously trying to pad your comments here. Sorry...Lula!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18341753113164178323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-50071424018922575242008-06-25T05:58:00.002-07:002008-06-25T05:58:00.002-07:00I can't help with the first one, as my girls are s...I can't help with the first one, as my girls are still young and still ask for each and every morsel that goes into their mouths. My husband, however, will eat anything snacky I've bought JUST FOR ME unless I hide it. My snacking subterfuge usually goes like this: "The Hot and Spicy Cheez-Its? Um, they're gone." In my stomach. 'Cause I don't share.<BR/><BR/>And for Mother of the Year...yeah, don't even get me started. I would've said, "Well, we usually leave him at home all alone, so I figure this way at least we're in the same building." <BR/><BR/>p.s. I am STILL jealous of your supervised play room. Still.Lula!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18341753113164178323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-62103618105004092962008-06-25T05:58:00.001-07:002008-06-25T05:58:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lula!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18341753113164178323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-11201298114062518252008-06-25T05:58:00.000-07:002008-06-25T05:58:00.000-07:00I can't help with the first one, as my girls are s...I can't help with the first one, as my girls are still young and still ask for each and every morsel that goes into their mouths. My husband, however, will eat anything snacky I've bought JUST FOR ME unless I hide it. My snacking subterfuge usually goes like this: "The Hot and Spicy Cheez-Its? Um, they're gone." In my stomach. 'Cause I don't share.<BR/><BR/>And for Mother of the Year...yeah, don't even get me started. I would've said, "Well, we usually leave him at home all alone, so I figure this way at least we're in the same building." <BR/><BR/>p.s. I am STILL jealous of your supervised play room. Still.Lula!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18341753113164178323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-40509250095213436782008-06-24T22:59:00.000-07:002008-06-24T22:59:00.000-07:00I think it is good that you were not quicker think...I think it is good that you were not quicker thinking to your "acquaintance". Especially if she really is an acquaintance and not a good friend. I think your actual reply is perfect. You are ok with it and that's what you told her. No need to get snarky with her.<BR/><BR/>As far as the snacks...I love your idea. Teaches budgeting and self-control...valuable life lessons.The Pace Possehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121571739861673161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-49725017017594373402008-06-24T20:12:00.000-07:002008-06-24T20:12:00.000-07:00Okay, what do I know. I have a two year old who ea...Okay, what do I know. I have a two year old who eats like a bird.<BR/><BR/>But my girlfriend Kelli has an 11 year old boy and she does exactly what you said...she divides the snacks up into baggies. Whatever his sister gets - he gets. And when it's all gone. It's all gone. Tough luck.<BR/><BR/>So I think you had a good suggestion there.Melissa Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372304520512615187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-17859889645954461182008-06-24T16:18:00.000-07:002008-06-24T16:18:00.000-07:00Yeah---I'm one of those moms holding the last tiny...Yeah---I'm one of those moms holding the last tiny pieces of her temper and sanity in when I wake up in the morning, and realize my kids have eaten the entire box of 100 calorie packs for breakfast. Don't they know those stupid things are $3.50 a box.....and that they're MINE :P?!?!<BR/><BR/>I thought your idea to pre-portion the snacks was quite clever. I might try it on my little hobbits (remember in Lord of the Rings how the hobbits had breakfast, second breakfast, tea, snack, supper, dinner....)<BR/><BR/>and I'm wiping drool off my keyboard just looking at your yummy, chewy cookie brownies....mmmmmmmmmmm.Jennifer P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03907178224086726030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-39178624862650815682008-06-24T15:41:00.000-07:002008-06-24T15:41:00.000-07:00Glad to see you are willing to let your children s...Glad to see you are willing to let your children spread their wings. It will serve their future as adults well. It is hard to find the line of freedom and every kid is different so good for you to negotiate a line you both can live with. <BR/><BR/>Do you remember the good old days when we rode bikes down the street without any adults around. When we rode in cars without shoulder seat belts. When we wandered free? Now we live in fear of everything and everyone and our kids suffer. Sad.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457336883766250283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-88459334279189141572008-06-24T14:00:00.000-07:002008-06-24T14:00:00.000-07:00#1. I'm strict with snack time. But my kids are ...#1. I'm strict with snack time. But my kids are still young. I probably wouldn't buy things they want. And when I did I would turn into my mother and say "one a day".<BR/><BR/>#2. I wouldn't have had the guts to say what I wanted to say and would have kicked myself later. I probably would have just said what a great swimmer he is and he knows the rules and brag about what a really good kid he is.lee annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939874965656887075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-37215435916217717832008-06-24T12:48:00.000-07:002008-06-24T12:48:00.000-07:00I would have started rambling about what a good sw...I would have started rambling about what a good swimmer he is, and he really likes his independence....there are lifeguards.............. I would think "how does she have the nerve to ask me this? I would never say that to her!" but nothing brilliant wouldn't have come out. <BR/><BR/>How is Vic Chick doing? Is her pregnance going good? Is her tummy growing? We haven't talked in a while.One-https://www.blogger.com/profile/14937743553753478135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-21377296009282586592008-06-24T09:53:00.000-07:002008-06-24T09:53:00.000-07:00Hmmm, love the anonimity....I think I would probab...Hmmm, love the anonimity....<BR/>I think I would probably agree with the first mother on the snacks- but then my Older, Wiser, Big Sister would talk me down and I would put plastic shoe boxes on my Walmart list.<BR/>As for your second scenario- I totally would have been quick enough to tell her not to trip on her cloak- I inherited my quick tongue from our mother- and it tends to get me in trouble.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818169243613602266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-70159369188038418272008-06-24T08:44:00.000-07:002008-06-24T08:44:00.000-07:00seriously, i have a huge pet-peeve with moms like ...seriously, i have a huge pet-peeve with moms like that. i could go on a tangent, really. I probably would have told her to shove-it...but that would not have been the mature, gracious, Godly answer, would it? (and to be honest...i don't have enough guts to say it anyways) <BR/><BR/>what gym do you go to? sounds great!Julie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08422741135790771406noreply@blogger.com